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Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney explains how his faith in Jesus Christ affects his daily life, saying "I know I'm going to meet Him one day and He's not going to pat me on the back and tell me how many wins I had.'

Salmonella causes about 1.2 million illnesses and 450 deaths in the U.S. every year, according to the CDC. The bacteria is typically transmitted through contaminated food, but some simple preventative measures can keep you from getting sick.

After collecting a record $13.4 million in 2016, the Giving Challenge is hoping to reach new heights during its 24-hour fundraising event this year. The event, hosted by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, runs from noon on May 1 to noon on May 2, and the Patterson Foundation will match each donation up to $100.

For the third straight year, 10-year-old Francesca Friedel of Bradenton raised thousands of dollars for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Friedel raised $7,491 at her March 24 fundraising event at Wild Oak Bay in Bradenton, easily topping last year's total of $5,559

Hannah Sage, 19, grew up in Lakewood Ranch and graduated from Saint Stephen's Episcopal School. Now, the UCF student is competing on Jeopardy's! College Championship, which airs at 7:30 p.m. April 9 on CBS.

The annual Heintz & Becker De Soto Seafood Fest, which features dozens of seafood delicacies, arts and crafts vendors and live music, is being held this weekend at Sutton Park in Palmetto. Admission is free.

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney explains how his faith in Jesus Christ affects his daily life, saying "I know I'm going to meet Him one day and He's not going to pat me on the back and tell me how many wins I had.'